Innsbruck, Austria Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Innsbruck
Snow is a defining feature of the Innsbruck year - it falls on about 59 days annually. Winter highs sit at 41°F (5°C) with lows of 26°F (-3°C), while July recovers to 78°F (25°C).
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 78°F (25°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 41°F (5°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 96°F (36°C) high · -2°F (-19°C) low
- Wettest month: May (21 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (11.6 h sun/day)
- Climate type: oceanic
- Annual swing: 20°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 10°C
- Snow: about 59 days a year
- Months with freezing average lows: 3
- Average humidity: 75%
Temperatures through the year
July is the brightest month at 11.6 hours of sun a day, against an annual average of 8.5. July is the warm end of the year, averaging 78°F (25°C) by day and 59°F (15°C) overnight. January is the coolest month, with highs of 41°F (5°C) and lows near 26°F (-3°C). Snow falls on roughly 59 days a year, mostly September through May.
Rain, sun and snow
May is the wettest month at 7.1 inches (180 mm) over 21 days; February is the driest. Overnight lows average at or below freezing for 3 months, December through February. Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 96°F (36°C) and the lowest daily minimum -2°F (-19°C).
How Innsbruck compares
- Rain or snow reaches the ground on 183 days a year - more wet days than 88% of the 3496 cities we track.
Ranked against every city in our dataset, each measured on the same ten-year window.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41° | 26° | 15 | 3.7 in | 5.8 h/day | 74% |
| February | 47° | 30° | 11 | 2.7 in | 6.9 h/day | 71% |
| March | 52° | 35° | 15 | 3.4 in | 8.4 h/day | 71% |
| April | 59° | 40° | 16 | 3.9 in | 9.8 h/day | 71% |
| May | 66° | 48° | 21 | 7.1 in | 9.5 h/day | 76% |
| June | 76° | 56° | 18 | 6.5 in | 11.4 h/day | 75% |
| July | 78° | 59° | 20 | 5.8 in | 11.6 h/day | 76% |
| August | 78° | 59° | 16 | 6.5 in | 10.5 h/day | 78% |
| September | 70° | 52° | 14 | 5.6 in | 9.1 h/day | 80% |
| October | 63° | 46° | 13 | 4.3 in | 7.5 h/day | 79% |
| November | 51° | 35° | 11 | 3.5 in | 6.1 h/day | 78% |
| December | 45° | 29° | 13 | 3.3 in | 5.3 h/day | 75% |
Innsbruck month by month
Innsbruck weather in January
January brings highs around 41°F (5°C), lows near 26°F (-3°C), about 15 wet days and roughly 12 snowy days - typically the coldest month of the year in Innsbruck.
Innsbruck weather in February
February brings highs around 47°F (8°C), lows near 30°F (-1°C), about 11 wet days and roughly 9 snowy days - typically the driest month of the year in Innsbruck.
Innsbruck weather in March
March brings highs around 52°F (11°C), lows near 35°F (2°C), about 15 wet days and roughly 9 snowy days.
Innsbruck weather in April
April brings highs around 59°F (15°C), lows near 40°F (4°C), about 16 wet days and roughly 7 snowy days.
Innsbruck weather in May
May brings highs around 66°F (19°C), lows near 48°F (9°C), about 21 wet days and roughly 3 snowy days - typically the wettest month of the year in Innsbruck.
Innsbruck weather in June
June brings highs around 76°F (24°C), lows near 56°F (13°C), about 18 wet days.
Innsbruck weather in July
July brings highs around 78°F (25°C), lows near 59°F (15°C), about 20 wet days - typically the hottest month and the sunniest month of the year in Innsbruck.
Innsbruck weather in August
August brings highs around 78°F (25°C), lows near 59°F (15°C), about 16 wet days.
Innsbruck weather in September
September brings highs around 70°F (21°C), lows near 52°F (11°C), about 14 wet days.
Innsbruck weather in October
October brings highs around 63°F (17°C), lows near 46°F (8°C), about 13 wet days and roughly 2 snowy days.
Innsbruck weather in November
November brings highs around 51°F (11°C), lows near 35°F (2°C), about 11 wet days and roughly 7 snowy days.
Innsbruck weather in December
December brings highs around 45°F (7°C), lows near 29°F (-1°C), about 13 wet days and roughly 9 snowy days.
Seasons in Innsbruck
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Innsbruck is mild, with daytime highs averaging 59°F (15°C) and nights around 41°F (5°C); rain falls on around 52 of the 90 days, plus about 20 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer is mild and warm here - highs near 77°F (25°C), nights near 58°F (14°C), and rain falls on around 54 of the 90 days. Daylight is generous - around 11.2 hours of sun a day.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Innsbruck is mild, with daytime highs averaging 61°F (16°C) and nights around 44°F (7°C); rain falls on around 38 of the 90 days, plus about 9 snowy days.
Winter (December through February)
Winter is chilly here - highs near 44°F (7°C), nights near 28°F (-2°C), and rain falls on around 39 of the 90 days, plus about 30 snowy days.
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Best time to visit Innsbruck
The best time to visit Innsbruck is generally August to November, when warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 65°F (19°C), with rain on about 13 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in August.
Pack for Innsbruck with a warm jacket and layers for the cooler season and proper waterproofs rather than an umbrella - wet days are the norm here. Note the gap between afternoon and night: July pairs 78°F (25°C) with 59°F (15°C).
Innsbruck temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.